Identify frozen meals and pantry jars nonvisually with Be My AI
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- by Brian Mackey
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While Brian Mackey's parents were away on a 30-day cruise, Mackey, a blind iPhone user who relies on VoiceOver, used Be My AI to photograph labels and find out which Clean Eatz frozen meal was in hand (for example 'Basic Chicken with Asparagus'), along with its calories and protein, so it could be logged accurately in MyFitnessPal. It also identified which pantry jar Mackey had picked up, such as peanut butter or jelly. The catch: the camera angle and distance had to be right, and some labels took several retakes before it could read them.
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I'm blind and can't read this label. What is the name of this frozen meal, and what are the calories and protein on the label? If you can't read it, tell me how to move the camera.
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Before you start, ask me 1–3 short questions about the details below and wait for my answers. Once I've answered, confirm the plan in one line and run the whole task start to finish. Goal: Read this food label so I can identify the item and log it correctly. Questions to ask me first: - What do I need most: the product name, nutrition facts, allergens, or cooking instructions? - Am I logging it in an app, and does it need serving size too? - Any allergies I need you to watch for? Inputs (fill in or confirm): - Photo of the package or label: [PHOTO] - What to read: [NAME / NUTRITION / ALLERGENS / INSTRUCTIONS] - Allergies: [ALLERGIES] Rules: - Read the product name exactly as printed. - Give calories and protein per serving, plus the serving size. - Only read what's clearly visible; if any number is cut off or blurry, say so instead of guessing. - If I mention an allergy, tell me whether the ingredients or warnings mention it, and say if that part of the label isn't visible. Checkpoint: If you can't see the label clearly, stop and tell me before giving any numbers. If you get stuck: Tell me how to reposition the camera: closer or farther, turn the package, or add light. Ask for a new photo rather than guessing. Verify before you finish: Repeat the name and key numbers back in one line so I can check them against what I log. Output: Product name, serving size, calories and protein in one short line, then anything else I asked for. Done when: I know exactly what I'm holding and have the numbers I need to log it.
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https://mackeyenterprisesllc.com/bwv-blog/be-my-ai-review/
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